Israel Promotes a False Claim Regarding Sending Tents and Fuel to Gaza for Winter

Israeli authorities, through the office of the Coordinator of Government Activities, have published statements claiming they are delivering large quantities of tents and blankets to Gaza, along with a steady supply of fuel to support sanitation services. The campaign presents Israel as facilitating humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in preparation for winter.

In a series of social media posts, the coordinator claimed that more than 250,000 tents and blankets have entered Gaza, including 11,000 tents delivered just last week, alongside the continuous provision of fuel for sanitation efforts.

On November 16, the coordinator added that, in coordination with the international community, his office had delivered roughly 140,000 tarps to Gaza residents “in preparation for winter and to protect against rain.”

He also urged international organizations to “coordinate additional tents, tarps, and winter-related humanitarian supplies,” framing Israel as playing a key role in meeting Gaza residents’ humanitarian needs and easing the entry of essential aid.

Official Data Refutes Israel’s Claims of Sending Tents and Fuel to Gaza

The situation on the ground contradicts claims made by Israel’s coordinator. Ismail Al-Thawabta, director-general of the Government Media Office, said statements about delivering hundreds of thousands of tents or providing fuel for Gaza’s sanitation services are little more than media propaganda, aimed at masking the harsh reality faced by more than 2.4 million Palestinians.

Al-Thawabta told Misbar that the coordinator’s narrative ignores basic facts and paints a misleading picture of Israel’s adherence to the ceasefire, while official figures show a starkly different reality.

Since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, only 34% of the expected supplies have entered Gaza. A total of 9,165 trucks—humanitarian and commercial combined—have crossed into the Strip out of the 27,000 expected, averaging just 203 trucks per day, far below the minimum required.

Of these, only 5,527 trucks carried humanitarian aid, an amount insufficient to meet basic needs.

Cooking gas deliveries have been even more limited. In 45 days, just 69 trucks entered Gaza out of the 450 required, representing only 15% of the needed supply. Israel allows roughly one and a half trucks per day—less than 24 tons—far short of what 2.4 million residents need.

Diesel fuel deliveries remain similarly inadequate. Only 157 trucks have entered Gaza out of the 1,350 planned, a compliance rate of just 12%.

Claims of Tens of Thousands of Tents in Gaza Contradict Reality

Regarding claims of delivering tents and shelters, Ismail Al-Thawabta said the Israeli coordinator’s figure of 250,000 tents does not reflect reality and contradicts U.N. and field reports. He noted that more than 13 international and U.N. agencies have confirmed that Israeli authorities are holding about 9,000 trucks loaded with tents outside Gaza, including nearly 6,000 U.N. trucks that have not been allowed entry.

Al-Thawabta added, “If these supplies had actually arrived, thousands of families would not be forced to sleep outdoors, and tens of thousands would not be living in dilapidated tents during every storm.” He stressed that Gaza’s urgent need exceeds 300,000 tents.

He also said Israel continues to block a large portion of aid, including 66% of scheduled aid trucks, a complete ban on gasoline, and restrictions on most cooking gas and diesel shipments, severely limiting displaced families’ access to basic shelter needs.

Al-Thawabta concluded that allowing 600 aid trucks daily, alongside 50 fuel trucks and 300,000 urgently needed tents, is essential to prevent a humanitarian collapse in Gaza.

UNRWA Denies Coordinating the Entry of Tents and Winter Aid Into Gaza

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the largest aid organization operating in Gaza, said claims by Israel’s coordinator regarding the delivery of winter aid and supplies do not reflect reality. Rajaa Al-Jadili, from UNRWA’s media office, told Misbar that the agency has no information about any official coordination or permission for the entry of winter aid, including tents and tarps.

Al-Jadili added that sufficient shelter materials are available in UNRWA warehouses in El-Arish, Egypt, but Israeli authorities have not yet allowed them into Gaza.

She noted that the onset of cold and rainy weather is worsening conditions for displaced families, as temporary shelters remain poorly equipped, often leading to property damage and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. She stressed the urgent need to allow these supplies in to prevent further deterioration for thousands of families.

UNRWA also released footage documenting the winter hardships of displaced people, highlighting that the combination of harsh weather, destruction, and displacement increases the risk of disease. People are living in cold, unsanitary conditions without adequate housing. The agency emphasized that these risks could be mitigated if humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and shelter materials, were allowed entry without obstruction.

In a parallel statement, U.N. Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said obstacles to humanitarian aid in Gaza persist. He noted that Israel continues to block critical supplies and restricts the operations of relief organizations, including U.N. partners. At a press briefing on November 25, Dujarric said, “Many displaced Palestinian families in Gaza are at risk of flooding due to poorly equipped shelters,” adding that residents face serious dangers amid severe weather.

Gaza Civil Defense Warns of Operational Collapse Amid Fuel Shortage

The Palestinian Civil Defense in Gaza, the main agency responsible for rescue operations, has warned that a severe fuel shortage is threatening its ability to operate. The agency said the crisis is being exacerbated by harsh weather and the aftermath of the war, which has destroyed infrastructure and essential resources across the Strip.

In a written statement to Misbar, the Civil Defense urged international organizations—especially those with representatives in Gaza—that failing to provide fuel immediately will worsen citizens’ suffering, particularly in refugee camps, leaving residents at risk of flooding from rain and possibly seawater.

The agency called on the international and Arab communities, along with humanitarian organizations, to act urgently to supply sufficient fuel before it is too late.

Recent heavy rains have flooded the tents of displaced families across multiple areas in Gaza, highlighting the lack of adequate shelter materials and equipment to protect them from the weather.

Winter Floods Swamp Gaza’s Displaced Families’ Tents

Arab and international media have reported flooding in the tents of Palestinian displaced families in Gaza during recent heavy rains, marking the start of winter. Footage showed several camps submerged, with rainwater mixing with sewage, further intensifying the humanitarian crisis for the displaced.

On November 25, heavy rains triggered floods across multiple areas of the Strip, inundating the tents of thousands of Palestinians who lack adequate shelter to withstand harsh winter conditions.

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